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EPISODE · May 1, 2025 · 1H 17M

Crafting Spy High for Amazon w/Jody McVeigh-Schultz - Just Shoot It 473

from Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing

Jody McVeigh-Schultz shares his journey from editor to director of Amazon’s *Spy High*. Matt and Oren quiz Jody on exactly what made him the right fit for the job. And they delve into the techniques he uses to uncover hidden stories in footage directors might overlook.  Jody also opens up about landing an agent—and what he wishes he had done differently looking back.  You can find Jody on Instagram @jodymcvs and see his work at https://jodyms.com---Matt's Endorsement: The movie "Scanners" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081455 now available at https://www.criterion.com/Oren's Endorsement: https://pika.art AI tool that lets you manipulate a character (or object) in your videos while keeping the rest perfectly intact. Like making a stuffed animal dance.Jody's Endorsement: Bring the wheels for your tripod. The Netflix show "Baby Reindeer" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13649112/, not to be confused with the movie "Lamb". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jody McVeigh-Schultz shares his journey from editor to director of Amazon’s *Spy High*. Matt and Oren quiz Jody on exactly what made him the right fit for the job. And they delve into the techniques he uses to uncover hidden stories in footage directors might overlook.  Jody also opens up about landing an agent—and what he wishes he had done differently looking back.  You can find Jody on Instagram @jodymcvs and see his work at https://jodyms.com---Matt's Endorsement: The movie "Scanners" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081455 now available at https://www.criterion.com/Oren's Endorsement: https://pika.art AI tool that lets you manipulate a character (or object) in your videos while keeping the rest perfectly intact. Like making a stuffed animal dance.Jody's Endorsement: Bring the wheels for your tripod. The Netflix show "Baby Reindeer" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13649112/, not to be confused with the movie "Lamb". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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